Claim: Huntington Beach cop ran light, hit woman

A Huntington Beach woman is asking the city to pay after she says a police officer ran a red light and crashed into her car.

Sunny Kang filed a claim March 30 asking for an unspecified amount for injuries she suffered.

Kang says in her claim she was driving northbound on Newland Street when she crossed Atlanta Street on a green light. She says a patrol car drove through a red light and "violently slammed into (her) vehicle".

The claim does not say whether the patrol car had its lights and sirens on when the officer entered the intersection.

Kang says she suffered injuries to her head, neck, left leg and right hip, among other injuries.

City officials said they are reviewing the claim, and no action has been taken by the city.

Claims are generally precursors to lawsuits and if denied, the claim shows Kang's lawyers plan to file their case in Orange County Superior Court, which means Kang is looking for at least $25,000 in compensation.

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